OHP Sooner Sex Scandal

Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper to stand trial on rape charge April 04, 2012 After reviewing testimony from a preliminary hearing and written arguments from counsels, Special Judge R.L. Hert Jr. announced Wednesday that there is enough evidence for Patrick Venable, 28, to face trial in district court on a count of second-degree rape. Read More

Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper charged with rape told officials he had sex several times on duty January 24, 2012 Patrick Venable, 28, told Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigators that he had sex several times while he was on duty as a trooper, a lieutenant said. Venable appeared Monday for his preliminary hearing in Stillwater. Read More

Oklahoma Highway Patrol refuses to release video taken from former trooper's car August 20, 2011 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has declined to release video taken from a trooper's patrol car during a stop in June that led to the trooper resigning and being charged with second-degree rape. Read More

Oklahoma ex-trooper is accused of turning off car camera before sexual contact August 17, 2011 Patrick Venable, 27, is accused of taking a woman into custody in Oklahoma City on June 20 and driving her to Guthrie where the two had sex. He told investigators the sexual contact was consensual. Read More

Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper charged with rape August 16, 2011 Patrick Venable, 27, has been charged with second-degree rape, Logan County District Attorney Tom Lee said Tuesday. Venable, who resigned June 29 from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, is accused of taking a woman into custody and transporting her to a residence in Guthrie to have sexual intercourse. Read More

Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper could face criminal complaint July 26, 2011 An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper resigned June 29 after allegations of sexual misconduct. Read More

Oklahoma Highway Patrol concludes sexual misconduct investigation July 22, 2011 Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Patrick Venable resigned June 29 amid accusations. Read More